Topics in Playwriting II (DRAM 490.3)

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Section

Term

Instructor

DRAM 490

02

January 2017

Kenneth Williams

DRAM 490

02

January 2016

Description

This course is designed for students who are experienced writers, and who wish to learn how to
write for the stage. The course is modeled on professional playwriting norms and industry
standards. Successful completion of the course will prepare the student for the rigorous cycle of
script writing, revision, work with dramaturgs, and professional artistic directors and
professional actors.

Prerequisite(s)

12 credit units in DRAM and 12 credit units in English

Note

Students cannot take DRAM 490 if they have already taken INCC 498.3 ("Special Topics in Playwriting"). Students that have completed Drama 331.6 may take DRAM 490, with permission of the Department. Permission of the instructor is required. Permission will be granted to students, who are not in Drama, who can demonstrate significant play-writing experience (via script or other appropriate writing sample(s)).